Ukraine not convinced to extend ceasefire

Ukraine not convinced to extend ceasefire

(VOVworld) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and EU leaders failed to convince Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to extend the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine which expired on Monday
Ukraine extends ceasefire in the east

Ukraine extends ceasefire in the east

(VOVworld)- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has extended a week-long ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists in the east for another three days. He said he was hoping for progress on his...
Ukraine’s peace plan on verge of collapse

Ukraine’s peace plan on verge of collapse

(VOVworld)- The cease fire agreement initiated by Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko, the first step of his 14-point peace plan, expires on Friday, but, the situation in Ukraine remains...
Putin Meets Obama, Poroshenko on D-Day Event Sidelines

Putin Meets Obama, Poroshenko on D-Day Event Sidelines

(VOVworld)-US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin held brief talks on the sidelines of D-Day anniversary celebrations in Normandy, France, on Friday. A White House official confirmed the two met for about...
8 contractors return to Vung Ang economic zone

8 contractors return to Vung Ang economic zone

(VOVworld) – So far 8 Chinese contractors with 100 technicians have returned to the Vung Ang economic zone, Ha Tinh province, since Chinese and Vietnamese workers rioted in May at a...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...
Russia asks Ukraine to end military campaign

Russia asks Ukraine to end military campaign

(VOVworld) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that Ukraine’s newly elected President Petro Poroshenko will find Russia a reliable partner if he acts for Ukrainians’ interests